Panasonic LUMIX G7 vs Panasonic LUMIX GX9

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LUMIX G7 has a better 1080p recording (Up to 180p vs Up to 60p).
  • Panasonic LUMIX GX9 has a better effective resolution (20.3 MP vs 16 MP).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G7 has a better battery life (evf) (360 shots vs 290 shots).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G7 has a better battery life (lcd) (360 shots vs 290 shots).
  • Panasonic LUMIX GX9 has a better lcd resolution (1.24M dots vs 1.04M dots).
Product
Panasonic LUMIX G7
Panasonic
$799
Panasonic LUMIX GX9
Panasonic
$897
Imaging
Sensor TypeDigital Live MOSLive MOS
Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Effective Resolution16 MP20.3 MP
Max Image Size4K4K
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)200 โ€“ 25600200 โ€“ 25600
ISO Range (Extended)100 โ€“ 25600100 โ€“ 25600
Mechanical Shutter1/40001/4000
Electronic Shutter1/160001/16000
Flash Sync Speed1/2501/160
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting8 fps9 fps
Buffer (RAW)โˆ’40 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K4K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 30pUp to 30p
1080p RecordingUp to 180pUp to 60p
10-bit InternalNoNo
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log Profilesโˆ’โˆ’
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackNoNo
Mic InputNoNo
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)Micro (Type D)
Focus
Phase Detect Points4949
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AF-3 EV-3 EV
Eye AFNoNo
Animal AFNoNo
Vehicle AFNoNo
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution2.36M dots2.76M dots
EVF Magnification0.7x0.7x
Monitor
LCD Size3"3"
LCD Resolution1.04M dots1.24M dots
LCD TypeVari-AngleTilting
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv4.0v4.2
USBMicro USB 2.0Micro USB 2.0
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$799$897
Body MaterialPolycarbonateMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions125ร—86ร—77 mm124ร—72.1ร—46.8 mm
Weight410g (14.5 oz)407g (14.4 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
In-Body StabilizationNoYes
Battery Life (EVF)360 shots290 shots
Battery Life (LCD)360 shots290 shots
Battery TypeDMW-BLC12DMW-BLG10